What Is Acne? What Causes Acne Vulgaris? How To Treat Acne

What is Acne Vulgaris?

Acne Vulgaris, also called as pimple or zit, is a common skin condition that most people experience at least once throughout their lifetime, especially during adolescence. It results from the buildup of sebum and dead skin cells in hair follicles. Acne can be formed on mangy areas like face, back, chest. It’s not a severe disease but the severe acne may lead to permanent scars.

Typical symptoms of acne :

Comedones (blackheads and whiteheads),

Pimples

Pinhead

Seborrhea (increased oil-sebum secretion).

What Causes Acne Vulgaris?

The exact reason for acne remains unclear, but there are many affecting factors: increase in hormones (this is regarded by the doctor as one of the most important factors), heredity or genetics (inherited from parents ),increased stress level, anaerobic bacterium infection. The diet including high glycemic load also can worsen acne.

By knowing the affecting factors, you can do something if you have acne.